Editors Overall Rating

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We liked

Attractive Styling

Lots of Standard Equipment

Three-Row Capacity (On Paper)

We disliked

Cramped Third Row

No Hybrid Option

Power Delivery Somewhat Peaky on V-6

PRICINGFair Market Pricing

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Fair Market Price is an estimate of a “fair” price that any given new vehicle can be purchased for. This national estimate, updated monthly, reflects recent market conditions (supply and demand) plus a reasonable dealer markup.

The Sorento received a comprehensive refresh in 2014, and the new 2016 model is already in showrooms, with enough changes to arguably be considered an all-new model. But the 2015 model is still on dealer lots, and certainly merits consideration if you’re shopping for a midsize crossover.

The Sorento is available with either a 2.4L I-4, or a 3.3L V-6, both with direct fuel injection. Pricing starts at around $25,000 for a two-wheel-drive LX model, going up to a little less than $40,000 for a fully loaded Limited model. But to clear out the remaining 2015s, Kia is offering cash back and special financing to sweeten the deal.

If you’re a family with two kids, the ’15 Sorento will probably fit your needs fine, but the third row is quite small and should only be considered for occasional use. A 3-inch wheelbase stretch on the ’16 model makes it more accommodating, but it still can’t rival the third-row class leaders GM and Ford. Like most Kias, the Sorento offers ample standard equipment and can be a better buy than many similarly equipped competitors.